Understanding the role of a

Housekeeper

A Housekeeper is an experienced and qualified specialist in providing essential support, advice, care and respite to parents and newborn babies. They ensure that the settling in period is a smooth, relaxed and highly enjoyable experience for everyone involved shortly after the birth of a new child. Their role allows the parents and family’s time to rest and recover from the birth of their child and empowers parents to feel confident and able to care for their new child once the Housekeeper leaves.

A Housekeepers primary responsibility is in caring for the newborn child and ensuring that both mother and baby are taken care of. They are not responsible for the care of other children within the household.

DUTIES OF A MATERNITY NURSE

• A Housekeeper provides essential advice on feeding the baby, bathing, sleeping, clothing, establishing routines and physically performing all of these tasks as required.
• A Housekeeper works closely with the family to step in and provide respite when required.
• If the baby is breast-fed, the Housekeeper will observe, encourage and advise as necessary.
• If the baby is bottle-fed, the Housekeeper will ensure that all feeding equipment is clean, sterilised and fit-for-use day and night. The Housekeeper is responsible for feeding the baby day and night and for establishing the best feeding routines, in line with those agreed with the parents.
• A Housekeeper should resettle the baby after feeds as and when required to allow the mother time to rest.
• A Housekeeper may be expected to assist with maintaining the cleanliness of the nursery.

• Housekeepers can support mothers that have been ill following delivery including mums with postnatal depression.
• A Housekeeper will help integrate the new baby into a family where there are already children.

WORKING HOURS OF A MATERNITY NURSE

Each family have their own needs and schedules. Most Housekeepers usually live in with the family during their contract.

Housekeeper – providing 24 hour on call care after the baby is born, working 6 or 7 days per week on a short term contract.

Daily Housekeepers – work up to 12 hours a day & up to 6 days a week. They are a great option for families unable to provide live-in accommodation. The family will receive all the benefits and experience from the Housekeeper, but without the night-time support of a 24 hour nurse.

Night-only Housekeepers – work up to 12 hours a night & up to 6 days a week and can provide great relief and support for parents who are looking for much needed sleep when the baby is waking frequently.

Maternity Nannies – take over from a Housekeeper and continue to provide all the daily care and routines established.  The nannies are experienced with babies and young toddlers.

SALARY OF A MATERNITY NURSE

On average most Housekeepers earn between £400 – £700 per day dependent on age, experience and qualifications.

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